Family Day

Moravian College's annual Family Day will be held tomorrow with the theme "A Celtic Celebration." The day's events will begin with a morning coffee session where students and their families can chat with college administrators. Following the session, participants will attend one of several presentations on campus-related topics, including the history of Moravian College and career development strategies for future graduates. A Celtic-style lunch will be served under a big tent on the campus baseball field.

Northampton Area Public Library is hosting a Family Fun Day, 9 a.m.-noon June 7. The event will feature sand art, balloon animals, Rita's Italian Ice and more, according to the library's website. Registration for summer children's programs and summer teen program will be open at the event as well, the website said. The community is invited to attend this free event, to be held at the library at 1615 Laubach Ave., Northampton, the website said. For more information, call the library at 610-262-7537.

The Diocese of Allentown will sponsor a "Family Day" from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday on the campus of Allentown College, Center Valley, as part of the yearlong observance of the 25th anniversary of its establishment. Congressman Henry J. Hyde, Ill. will give the keynote address on affirming family values in today's society. Hyde will speak near the end of the opening event, a 2 p.m. Mass, of which Allentown Bishop Thomas J. Welsh will be the principal celebrant and preacher. A defender of family rights, particularly of the unborn, and the author of the 1975 "Hyde Amendment," the congressman has made it clear that the right to life of the unborn is not "at bottom" a Catholic issue, but rather a "moral and civil rights issue, a humanitarian issue, a constitutional issue of the first importance."

Jim Boscov is vice chairman of Boscov's Department Store, one of the last family-owned department store chains in the country. Founded in 1911, Boscov's has 42 stores across five states in the Mid-Atlantic, including locations in Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township and the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. Boscov is the subject of this week's Q&A. Q: Overall, how did Boscov's fare this holiday shopping season? A: We did very well. Partly due to much colder weather than we had the last two years – outerwear, boots, hats, gloves and other cold weather gear sold very well.

On a day when East Stroudsburg University celebrated Family Day at Eiler-Martin Stadium, it was fitting that a second-generation Warrior was one of the sparkplugs in a come-from-behind 45-21 PSAC East Division victory over Mansfield. Linebacker Jim Naugle, a redshirt freshman making his first start due to injuries to two starters, accounted for two of Mansfield's five third-quarter turnovers with a pair of interceptions, returning one 26 yards for one of three third-period ESU touchdowns that erased a 21-18 halftime deficit.

Phillipsburg Town Council can expect a visit Tuesday from a group seeking changes in zoning laws to protect the existence of 45 family day care facilities. Adrienne Cullen of Phillipsburg, one of the group members circulating a petition yesterday afternoon in Phillipsburg's Delaware Park, said the petitions will be presented to council because "that is the procedure for changing the zoning laws. We want to protect family day care." The petition drive started after one facility, owned by Pat Land of 637 Hillcrest Blvd.

Richland Township in July will hold its first major community day, an event that organizers hope will set the standard for future township celebrations. The Park and Recreation Committee has been planning the event for two years, said Emery Ashton, chairman of the volunteer group. With a $4,500 budget to work from, the committee settled on July 24 and methodically planned the event to make it a special day. Family Day in the Park will be held rain or shine from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the park adjacent to the township building off California Road.

Albert Berndt of Emmaus takes an evening stroll Thursday across the railroad bridge on 4th Street in Emmaus, where the town's Triangle is decorated with flags and ribbons for the annual Fourth of July celebration, which will be a family day for many.

Scott Kozza of Allentown holds his 10-day-old daughter Allison, above, during Family Day at the Naval Marine Corps Reserve Center in Hanover Township, Lehigh County on Saturday. Left, Vernon Burrows of Bethlehem Township has lunch with his son Matthew, 7.

A clown from the Great Valley Girl Scout Council's Clown Patrol entertains at the Miller Memorial Blood Center's Family Day blood drive in Hanover Township, Northampton County. Listening are (from left) Randy Sterner, 6, of Bethlehem; Nicholas Strock, 2, of Northampton; and Olivia Damueber, 3, of Catasauqua. The day drew 213 donors to boost supplies over the holidays.

Go on an Elmo scavenger hunt, jump in a moon bounce, enjoy live music and take part in a walk or kids race at PBS Family Fun Day Saturday at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. The 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. event includes tours of the PBS 39 television studios, storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable rides and exhibits by family-centered organizations. Warminster-based Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band will perform an interactive concert at noon on the stage in front of the PBS 39's Public Media and Education Center.

Northampton Area Public Library is hosting a Family Fun Day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 1. The free event will feature activities for children, including sand art, necklace making, balloon animals, Rita's Italian Ice and more, according to the library's website. The library is located at 1615 Laubach Ave., Northampton. For more information, call the library at 610-262-7537.

The Northampton Area Public Library and Friends of NAPL will host their annual Family Fun Day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 1 to kick off registration for their Summer Children Programs. There will be goodie bags for the children, Rita's Italian Ice, balloon animals and more offered throughout the event, according to a press release. A Summer Reading Club will be offered for children ages 2 up to grade 5 completed. Children will get the opportunity to win prizes each week for the number of books they read at home, the release said.

The Sigal Museum is hosting a day of history and family fun on Feb. 23, allowing families an opportunity to explore the museum participate in a scavenger hunt and more. A wikicam will grant visitors a peek into the past to see how Northampton County's native Lenape lived, hunted and grew their crops, a press release said. Also, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society volunteer, Marianne Phifer, will hold an interactive session where kids will be learn the use of yarn in Cat's Cradle and how simple toys can be constructed out of wood.

Kids and adults are invited to the Coplay Public Library's first annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is part of the library's 50th anniversary celebration and features a book/bake/yard sale. There will be games for kids and local memorabilia on display. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds benefit the library. Rain date is Sunday, July 22.

I wonder if the powdered sugar has settled out of the air in Alexandra Chorney's Schnecksville kitchen. For one very sweet day, her kitchen became Kiffle Central for a whirling bunch of bakers who swirl fun and family into the other ingredients for these traditional and beloved Hungarian treats. The crowd — sisters, mothers, daughters, daughters-in-law, granddaughters and great-granddaughter ranging in age from 8 to 90 — spent a day packed around the kitchen's island to learn and maintain the kiffle tradition established by the late Helen and Manny Palos.

Alex Landis (left), 5, his mother Caren and Alexandra Perrine, 4, all of Sellersville, enjoy Scott Wagstaff's ventriloquist act, above. At right, Bonnie Berry, 10, of East Rockhill Township gets caught up in the fun of the Spaceball Saturday at East Rockhill Friends and Family Day in the township park.

By Matt Assad, Steve Esack and Veronica Torrejón Of The Morning Call | March 11, 2008

Jozlyn Vargas wanted Saturday to be memorable for her children, starting with a special dinner for her daughter Nyasia's eighth birthday, followed by an evening cuddling with them watching children's movies. But on the couch where they had watched "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" only a few hours earlier, Vargas awoke to the piercing sound of a smoke detector as fire tore through her home. With five children trapped on the second floor and Vargas unable to reach them, she raced outside and frantically ran from door to door, screaming for her neighbors on south Bethlehem's Mechanic Street to call for help.

By John Heilig Special to The Morning Call - Freelance | October 1, 2006

The combination of a breakout runner having a career day and a solid quarterback throwing a career-high four touchdowns was all Millersville needed Saturday to beat Kutztown 45-17 at University Field. While it was Family Day for Kutztown (1-3, 0-1 PSAC East), it was also family day for Millersville quarterback Dan Csencsitz, who hails from Northampton and graduated from Central Catholic. "I only live 45 minutes away," said Csencsitz, who by a quirk of scheduling was playing at Kutztown for the third time in his career.